Sam Cosgrove
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Match-by-match stats
Sam Cosgrove 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, Sam Cosgrove has appeared in 29 A-League Men matches this season, totalling 2,263 minutes at an average rating of 7.32. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other A-League Men attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 13 | 0.50 | 79 |
| Goal involvements | 17 | 0.68 | 84 |
| Shots | 74 | 2.90 | 65 |
| Shots on target | 31 | 1.20 | 73 |
| Shot accuracy | 42.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Shot conversion | 18.0% | n/a | 80 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.42 | n/a | 79 |
| Big chances missed | 13 | 0.52 | 57 |
| Shots off target | 31 | 1.23 | 83 |
| Shots blocked | 12 | 0.48 | 35 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.08 | 64 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.20 | 69 |
| Key passes | 34 | 1.40 | 70 |
| Chances created | 14 | 0.56 | 21 |
| Big chances created | 11 | 0.44 | 89 |
Sam Cosgrove has taken 74 shots with 31 on target (42% accuracy), scoring 13 goals. That is a shot roughly every 31 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 65th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Sam Cosgrove has 4 assists and 34 key passes , creating 11 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 162 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 69th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 520 | 20.70 | 55 |
| Accurate passes | 318 | 12.60 | 43 |
| Pass accuracy | 61.0% | n/a | 11 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 0.20 | 32 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.04 | 29 |
| Backward passes | 120 | 4.77 | 33 |
| Passes (final third) | 60 | 2.39 | 66 |
Sam Cosgrove has completed 318 of 520 passes at 61% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 55th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.20 | 4 |
| Dribble attempts | 12 | 0.48 | 5 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 48 |
| Duels won | 257 | 10.22 | 97 |
| Aerials won | 188 | 7.48 | 99 |
| Touches | 915 | 36.40 | 47 |
| Possession lost | 321 | 12.77 | 43 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.28 | 23 |
| Fouls won | 53 | 2.11 | 91 |
| Dispossessed | 30 | 1.19 | 33 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Sam Cosgrove completes 5 dribbles at a 42% success rate and wins 257 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 16 | 0.64 | 21 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 0.36 | 26 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 0.28 | 37 |
| Clearances | 39 | 1.55 | 89 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 52 | 2.07 | 24 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Sam Cosgrove makes 16 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 39 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 141 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 21st percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 56 | 2.23 | 95 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.32 | 80 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 14 | 0.56 | 53 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 67 |
| Foul involvements | 109 | 4.33 | 95 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Sam Cosgrove has committed 56 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
A-League MenMainly striker (12 appearances), also at left striker (9) and right striker (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
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27 yrs
Sam Cosgrove previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 24 | 764 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 6.27 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 34 | 1,299 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 5 | 6.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 33 | 1,315 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 6.61 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 32 | 1,861 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 6.58 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.53 |
About Sam Cosgrove
A-League Men 2025/2026 season
This season in the A-League Men, Sam Cosgrove has scored 13 goals and 4 assists across 29 appearances (26 starts), totalling 2263 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Sam Cosgrove has attempted 74 shots with 31 on target, a 42% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sam Cosgrove has created 14 chances including 11 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 5 successful dribbles from 12 attempts (42% success rate). Sam Cosgrove has contributed 34 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sam Cosgrove has registered 16 tackles (9 won), 7 interceptions, and 39 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 318 from 520 pass attempts, a 61% pass accuracy rate. Sam Cosgrove has won 257 of 450 total duels.
Discipline
Sam Cosgrove has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 56 fouls and winning 53.
About Sam Cosgrove
Sam Cosgrove is a 29-year-old forward playing for Auckland in the A-League Men, representing England. Sam Cosgrove is right-footed and wears the number 9 shirt. Born on 2 December 1996.
Most recent appearance
Sam Cosgrove's most recent match was away at Sydney on November 12th. Auckland won 1-0. Sam Cosgrove played 90 minutes with a match rating of 6.63.
Recent matches
- November 12th1-0 winvsSydney(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.63)
- February 15th0-3 winatAdelaide United(84 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.77)
- April 16th1-1 drawvsAdelaide United(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.64)
- January 4th1-1 drawvsMelbourne City(57 mins, rating 6.91)
- July 31st2-2 drawatSydney(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.31)
Teammates at Auckland
Sam Cosgrove currently plays alongside Guillermo May, Oliver Sail, Marlee Francois, Nathan Martin, Everton O'Leary, Jonty Bidois, Jake Brimmer, Nando Pijnaker, J. Bayliss, Michael den Heijer, Z. Zoričić, Francis de Vries, Felipe Gallegos, Ryan Mackay, Matthew D'Hotman, Luka Vicelich, T. Mourdoukoutas, Michael Woud, Aidan Carey, B. Ferguson, Sam Cosgrove, Van Fitzharris, James Mitchell, Kian Donkers, Reid Drake, Cameron Howieson, Hiroki Sakai, Callan Elliot, Matthew Ellis, Lachlan Brook, Oliver Middleton, Adama Coulibaly, Louis Verstraete, Finn McKenlay, Nathan Lobo, Emiliano Tade and Logan Rogerson at Auckland.